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Articles by Milad Mevlevi
Criminal Law
Fraud under UAE Law: What Counts, Penalties and How to Report It
A plain-English guide to fraud under UAE law — what the Penal Code and the cybercrime law actually punish, how to report a scam to the police or through eCrime, what the Public Prosecution does with your complaint, and how the civil route recovers your money.
General
Enjaz Abu Dhabi: What Injaz Centres Do and How to Use Them
A practical guide to Enjaz (Injaz) centres in Abu Dhabi — the service centres listed by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department for case filing, notary public work, attestations and court data entry — where they are, what they handle, how hours differ by centre, and why the Saudi visa platform with the same name is a different thing entirely.
Labour Employment
Emiratisation Rules for Private Companies in the UAE: Targets, NAFIS and Penalties
A plain-English guide to the UAE's Emiratisation rules for private employers — which companies are in scope, the skilled-jobs targets for firms with 50 or more employees, the separate rule for companies with 20 to 49 staff, what NAFIS is, and the financial contributions and fines that follow a missed target.
Corporate Commercial
The e-Trader Licence in Dubai: Who Qualifies, What It Covers and How to Apply
A practical guide to Dubai's e-Trader licence for home-based and social media sellers — who is eligible, what the licence does and does not permit, what it costs, how it differs from a freelance permit and a full trade licence, and how to apply through the Invest in Dubai platform.
Criminal Law
Counterfeit Products in the UAE: The Law, Dubai Police Warnings and Your Rights
What UAE law actually says about counterfeit products — the crimes and penalties for selling and promoting fakes under the Anti-Commercial Fraud Law and the Trademarks Law, where buyers stand, what Dubai Police have warned about social-media resellers, the refund and exchange rights of a deceived customer, and how to report counterfeit goods to the right authority.
Immigration
How to Check Visa Fines in the UAE: ICP, GDRFA and Amer
A practical guide to checking visa and overstay fines in the UAE — which portal covers your file (ICP smart services or GDRFA Dubai), how the AED 50 daily fine accrues after the grace period, how to pay online or through Amer centres, and what to do when a fine looks wrong.
Dispute Resolution Arbitration
ADMCC in Abu Dhabi: What the Monitoring and Control Centre Does and Who Needs Its Approval
ADMCC stands for the Abu Dhabi Monitoring and Control Centre — the government body that regulates surveillance and security systems across public and private establishments in the emirate. What it does, who needs its approval, the official guidance for home cameras, and what happens if you ignore the requirement.
Labour Employment
How to Cancel an Employment Visa in the UAE: Steps for Employers and Employees
A step-by-step guide to employment visa cancellation in the UAE — the MOHRE work permit stage, the ICP or GDRFA residence visa stage, the signature you should not give before your dues are paid, the grace period that follows, and how the final settlement interacts with the whole process.
Corporate Commercial
How to Add Activities to a Trade Licence in the UAE: Steps, Approvals and Costs
A practical guide to adding a business activity to a UAE trade licence — who processes the amendment in each emirate, how to pick the activity from the official list, when another regulator must approve it, when the memorandum of association changes, what it costs, and how an amendment differs from the annual renewal.
Family Law
Abu Dhabi Marriage Court: Civil and Sharia Marriage Guide
A practical guide to getting married through the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department — the Sharia marriage track for Muslims and the Civil Family Court track for non-Muslims, the documents each requires, how the process runs, what ADJD publishes about fees, and how to prove a marriage that was never registered.
Immigration
How to Cancel a Partner, Investor or Freelance Visa in Dubai (2026)
A partner, investor or freelance residence permit is self-sponsored, so no employer can cancel it for you. This guide walks the licence-side step first, then the GDRFA or ICP residence cancellation, the documents, the grace period and the overstay fines.
Family Law
Legal Heir Certificate in the UAE: Who Applies, Which Documents, and Why It Gets Delayed
A death certificate does not move money. The legal heir certificate is the court instrument that names the heirs and unlocks frozen bank accounts, property transfer and vehicle release in the UAE. Here is who applies, what the court needs, and what slows it down.
Family Law
Annulment vs Divorce in the UAE: Grounds, Process and What Actually Changes
Annulment and divorce are not the same thing in UAE law, and the UAE does not use annulment in the sense most expats mean. This guide explains void and defective marriage contracts, judicial revocation, and how each route changes mahr, maintenance and the position of the children.
General
Consumer Complaints in the UAE: How to File One and Escalate It (2026)
A step-by-step guide to the UAE consumer complaint ladder: what you demand from the seller, when the emirate's economic department takes over, how the Ministry of Economy channel works, the laws behind each step, and the point where the courts start.
Labour Employment
Salary Deductions in the UAE Private Sector: What an Employer Can and Cannot Take
UAE law lets a private sector employer deduct from your monthly salary only on a closed list of eight grounds, each with its own cap, and never more than half your wage in one month. Here is the list, the maths, and the complaint route.
Labour Employment
Addendum to a UAE Employment Contract: When It Binds You and When You Can Refuse
An addendum changes a live employment contract rather than replacing it. This guide explains which terms need your written consent, what an employer may change alone, how MOHRE registration makes a change effective, and the clauses to check before you sign.
Labour Employment
Limited vs Unlimited Contracts in the UAE: What Changed and What Your Contract Says Now
The limited and unlimited labels stopped being legal categories in the UAE private sector in February 2022. This guide sets the two regimes side by side, explains what the mandatory conversion did to accrued service, and shows what an unconverted contract means today.
Labour Employment
UAE Final Settlement Calculation: Every Component You Are Owed When You Leave
Your final settlement is not one number from HR. It is a stack of separate entitlements: wages, leave encashment, gratuity, notice pay, arrears and a ticket home. Here is how each line is built, what may be deducted, and when it falls due.
Labour Employment
Resignation Under UAE Labour Law: Notice, Final Pay, Visa and the Mistakes That Cost You Your Gratuity
A step-by-step guide to resigning from a private-sector job in the UAE: how long your notice really is, what the letter must say, when Article 45 lets you leave immediately, why resigning no longer cuts your gratuity, and what happens to your visa.
Family Law
The Family Guidance Section in Abu Dhabi: The Step You Clear Before a Divorce Case Is Heard
Before a contested family case is heard in Abu Dhabi, the file usually passes through the Family Guidance Section. This guide covers how to open it, what the counsellor can settle, who is exempt, and what the non-settlement report lets you file next.
Civil Litigation
The Execution Court (Tanfeedh) in the UAE: How to Enforce a Labour Judgment Against Your Employer
A labour judgment does not pay itself. This guide explains which execution court hears your file, what makes a judgment enforceable, the documents you file, the seven-day clock after service, and what happens when the employer has no assets left.
Civil Litigation
DIFC Courts Explained: Jurisdiction, Structure and When Your Case Belongs There (2026)
A practical guide to the DIFC Courts under Dubai Law No. 2 of 2025 — the seven exclusive jurisdiction gateways, the opt-in clause, the Small Claims Tribunal ceiling, the fee scale, and how a DIFC judgment is enforced outside the centre.
Civil Litigation
Compensation for Damages Under UAE Civil Law: Harmful Acts, Moral Harm and How Courts Assess the Award
A plain-English guide to damages claims in the UAE under the Civil Transactions Law in force since 1 June 2026: the harmful act, the three elements you must prove, material versus moral harm, how courts set the figure, and the deadlines.
Labour Employment
The UAE Labour Contract: Contract Types, Mandatory Terms and MOHRE Registration
Every private-sector job in the UAE now runs on a fixed-term contract registered with MOHRE. This guide explains the contract types and work models, the terms the document must state, how the offer letter becomes the registered contract, and how to pull your own copy.
Labour Employment
UAE Probation Period Rules: The Six-Month Cap, Notice, and How Either Side Can End It
Probation in the UAE is capped at six months and cannot be renewed. This guide sets out the statutory cap, the employer's 14-day notice, the two ways an employee can resign on probation, who pays recruitment costs, and how probation affects gratuity and leave.
Labour Employment
UAE Work Permit: Types, Eligibility, and How MOHRE Issues One (2026)
Working in the UAE without a valid MOHRE work permit is illegal for both the worker and the employer. This guide sets out the 13 permit categories, the conditions MOHRE checks, the offer-letter-to-contract sequence, the fee bands, and what cancellation does.
Immigration
UAE Overstay and Visa Fines: How to Check What You Owe and Pay Before You Fly (2026)
An overstay fine check tells you what your immigration file actually owes today, not what a forum thread guessed. This guide covers the law behind the daily charge, the ICP and GDRFA lookups, the identifiers each one needs, and how to clear a fine before departure.
Labour Employment
UAE Maximum Pension Salary: Contribution Limits and Deductions Explained
The UAE calculates pension on a capped contribution salary, not on total pay. This guide explains the floor and the ceiling, what counts toward the contribution salary, how employer and employee shares split, and why expatriate staff receive end-of-service gratuity instead of a pension.
Family Law
Prenup in Dubai: What It Can Cover and the Formalities That Make It Usable
A prenup in Dubai is read under either the civil personal status law or the conditions written into your marriage contract. Here is what it can validly cover, what a court can disregard, and the formalities that decide whether it is usable.
Labour Employment
Warning Letter UAE Labour Law: Rules, the Penalty Ladder and Your Rights
A written warning is a formal disciplinary penalty under UAE labour law, not an informal telling-off. Learn what a valid warning must contain, which sanctions an employer may impose and in what order, how many warnings can precede dismissal, and how to contest one.
Criminal Law
UAE Traffic Rules 2026: Licences, Speed Limits and Driver Duties
A plain-English guide to what the federal traffic law actually requires of drivers in the UAE — licence eligibility and conversion, speed and lane discipline, seat belt and child seat duties, phone rules, pedestrian and e-scooter obligations, and the insurance you must carry.
Family Law
Wadeema's Law: Child Protection in the UAE Explained
Wadeema's Law is the UAE's core child protection statute. This guide explains who it covers, the rights it guarantees, every official channel for reporting abuse, how it intersects with custody and guardianship, and the penalties framework parents and professionals should understand.
Immigration
Visa Extension in the UAE: Tourist, Visit and Residence Visas Explained
Many UAE visit and tourist visas can be extended from inside the country through ICP or GDRFA Dubai, while residence visas are renewed through a sponsor. This guide covers who applies where, grace periods, overstay risks and common complications.
Immigration
How to Remove a Blacklist in the UAE: Ban Types, Checks and Removal Routes
Blacklisted in the UAE? This guide breaks down the main ban types — entry bans, deportation blacklists, absconding-related bans and financial travel bans — how to check your status through ICP and GDRFA channels, and the realistic routes to removal.
Criminal Law
Prosecutor in the UAE: How the Public Prosecution Works from Complaint to Trial
The Public Prosecution is the state authority that stands between the police and the criminal court in the UAE. This guide explains what a prosecutor does, how a case moves from complaint to trial, your rights when summoned, and how appeals work.
Labour Employment
Salary Certificate in the UAE: What It Is, How to Get One, and What to Do If Your Employer Refuses
A salary certificate proves your income for banks, embassies, and government bodies in the UAE. This guide explains what it must contain, how it differs from a salary transfer letter, when attestation is needed, and the MOHRE complaint route if your employer refuses.
Family Law
Divorce Papers in the UAE: The Complete Documents Checklist
Every document you need before filing for divorce in a UAE court — the attested marriage certificate, identity papers, Arabic legal translations, proof of grounds, power of attorney, and exactly where to get replacements if anything is missing.
Labour Employment
Archive Clerk and MOHRE Skill Levels: How Your UAE Job Classification Is Decided
Your UAE work permit carries more than a job title. It carries a MOHRE skill classification that feeds into permit category, family sponsorship decisions and insurance tiers. Here is how the classification works, how to check yours, and how to correct a wrong title.
Labour Employment
Repatriation Ticket in the UAE: When Your Employer Must Pay Your Flight Home
UAE law places the cost of a worker's repatriation ticket on the employer in most end-of-service situations. This guide explains when the employer must pay, when the duty falls away, what the obligation covers, and how to claim through MOHRE.
Labour Employment
MOHRE Offer Letter in the UAE: What It Binds and What to Check Before You Sign
The MOHRE offer letter is the bilingual job offer you sign before your work permit is issued, and the registered contract is supposed to reproduce its terms. What it binds, what to check line by line, and what to do when the contract arrives worse.
Corporate Commercial
M&A in the UAE: The Complete Legal Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions
A practical legal guide to M&A in the UAE — share deals vs asset deals, the Commercial Companies Law, merger control under the Competition Law, due diligence, notarisation, free-zone vs mainland targets, and what happens to employees.
General
Types of Lawyers in the UAE — Advocates, Consultants and Every Practice Area Explained
UAE law licenses two categories of lawyer — advocates who appear in court and legal consultants who advise. This guide maps both, walks through every major practice area, and shows how to verify a licence before hiring anyone.
General
Free Legal Consultation in the UAE: Where Free Legal Help Actually Exists
Free legal help does exist in the UAE, but not where most people look. This guide maps the real channels: court legal-aid services, MOHRE for labour disputes, Dubai's Rental Dispute Center, lawyers' initial consultations, and free online Q&A.
Criminal Law
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol in the UAE: Law, Penalties and What Happens Next
The UAE applies a zero-tolerance rule to alcohol and driving: any amount in your system behind the wheel is a criminal offence. This guide covers the governing laws, penalties, the arrest and bail process, and insurance consequences.
Civil Litigation
Express Attestation in the UAE: How MOFA's Fast-Track Service Works
Express attestation is MOFA's fast-track lane for legalising documents in the UAE. This guide explains standard versus urgent service, the full attestation chain from the origin country to legal translation, which documents qualify, and what lawyers and notaries attest instead.
Civil Litigation
Dubai Court Timing: Working Hours, Locations, and How Hearings Actually Run
Dubai Courts follow the government working week, but hearing times are set case by case and Ramadan changes everything. Here is which court you need, when it operates, how hearings are scheduled, and how to attend in person or remotely.
Civil Litigation
Dubai Court Case Inquiry by Case Number: How to Check Your Case Status Online
Check any Dubai court case online in minutes. This guide walks through case inquiry by case number, by passport number, and Dubai Police criminal status checks, plus the Ministry of Justice portals for the other emirates.
Banking Finance
Debt Management in Dubai: Your Legal Options Explained
Struggling with loans or cards in Dubai? UAE law gives you structured options: renegotiation with your bank under Central Bank consumer protection rules, personal insolvency under Federal Decree-Law 19/2019, and firm limits on debt collectors. Here is how each route works.
Corporate Commercial
Contract Lawyer in the UAE: When You Actually Need One
Most UAE contracts are valid without a lawyer, but some clauses can cost you dearly. Learn when a contract lawyer is worth engaging, which clauses are red flags, what needs notarisation, and why Arabic wording controls in court.
Family Law
CENOMAR in the UAE: How to Get and Attest Your Certificate of No Marriage
A CENOMAR from the Philippine Statistics Authority proves you are free to marry. This guide explains how Filipino residents order one without leaving the UAE, the full attestation chain through the DFA, UAE Embassy and MOFA, validity windows, and translation requirements.
Family Law
Getting Married in Dubai for Foreigners: Civil Marriage, Documents and Costs (2026)
Foreigners can marry in the UAE through a civil marriage under Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022 or through the Abu Dhabi civil marriage service. This guide covers eligibility, documents, witnesses, fees, interfaith combinations, and how to register your marriage.
Labour Employment
3 Months' Salary on Termination in the UAE: Arbitrary (Unlawful) Dismissal Compensation Explained
UAE labour courts can award up to three months' wage when a dismissal is unlawful under Article 47 of Federal Decree-Law 33/2021. Learn what counts as unlawful termination, how judges set the amount, and how it stacks with notice pay and gratuity.
Labour Employment
Article 121 UAE Labour Law: What It Said, When It Was Repealed, and What Applies Now
Article 121 let workers quit without notice under the old UAE Labour Law, Federal Law 8 of 1980. That law is repealed. Here is the current equivalent, Article 45 of Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021, and how to use it correctly.
Civil Litigation
Affidavit of Support in the UAE: When You Need One and How to Notarise It
An affidavit of support is a sworn, notarised undertaking to financially support another person. This guide explains when UAE visa, family and embassy processes ask for one, how to draft and notarise it in Dubai, and how to attest an affidavit signed abroad.
Civil Litigation
Abu Dhabi Private Notaries: Fines, Fees and How the System Works
Abu Dhabi licenses private notaries under ADJD supervision, and both the emirate and the federal system attach fines to violations. Here is what private notaries do, how their fee and fine schedules work, and how to verify one before you sign.
Banking Finance
Travel Ban for a Bounced Cheque in the UAE: Can It Happen, and How to Lift It
A bounced cheque can trigger a travel ban in the UAE, but not automatically. Here is how a ban actually happens, how to check if one exists against your name, and the practical steps to get it lifted after you settle.
Civil Litigation
Personal Injury Claims in the UAE: Compensation, Diya and Time Limits
Hurt in a road accident or at work in the UAE? Here is how personal injury compensation works — diya, civil damages, who can claim, and the deadlines you cannot afford to miss.
Family Law
Muslim Marriage in Dubai: Eligibility, Documents & Registration
A plain-language guide to Muslim marriage in Dubai — who can marry, the documents you need, the court and registration process, and how your marriage is legally recognized under UAE law.
Immigration
Golden Visa UAE for Students: Eligibility and How to Apply
A plain-language guide to the golden visa UAE for students: who qualifies, how "outstanding" academic criteria are framed, the documents you need, and how to apply through ICP or GDRFA.
General
How to Shortlist a Top-Rated Lawyer in Dubai (Verify Before You Trust the Rankings)
Searching for the "top 10 lawyers in Dubai" usually surfaces paid placements, not merit. Here is a practical, jargon-free way to shortlist and verify a licensed, specialist lawyer with a real track record — before you hand over your case.
Corporate Commercial
Intellectual Property Lawyers in Dubai: When to Hire One
A practical guide to protecting trademarks, copyright, and patents in Dubai, the UAE laws that govern them, and the exact moments when hiring an IP lawyer is worth it.
Labour Employment
ADGM Employment Lawyer: How ADGM Disputes Differ From Onshore & DIFC
ADGM runs its own English-common-law employment system, separate from onshore UAE and from DIFC. Here is how the rules and courts differ, the disputes that come up most, and when hiring an ADGM employment lawyer is worth it.
Criminal Law
UAE Defamation Law Explained: Insult, Slander, Online Defamation and How to Respond
Defamation is a criminal matter in the UAE, covering insult, slander and anything posted online. Here is what counts as defamation, the penalty framework, and the practical steps to take whether you are the victim or the person accused.
Immigration
Immigration Lawyer in Dubai: When You Actually Need to Hire One
Not every visa step needs a lawyer — but visa bans, deportation orders, sponsorship disputes and overstays do. Here is exactly when to hire an immigration lawyer in Dubai, what one does, and how to find a verified one for free.
Criminal Law
Cybercrime Lawyer Dubai: When to Hire One (2026 Guide)
A plain-language guide to when to hire a cybercrime lawyer in Dubai — the offences and victim situations that need one, what the lawyer actually does, and how to report a case.
General
Freelance Lawyer in Dubai: The Complete Practice Guide
How to build an independent or freelance legal career in Dubai — licensing routes, staying compliant, finding clients, and building a profile that gets found.
Immigration
Manager Visa Dubai: The Partner & Investor Visa Explained
A manager or partner (investor) visa lets you live in the UAE through your role or ownership in a company rather than an employer's sponsorship. Here's who qualifies, how it differs from an employment visa, and the full process.
General
Why Every UAE Lawyer Should List on a Legal Directory
A plain-English guide for licensed UAE lawyers and legal consultants: what a legal directory is, why listing boosts your visibility, and how verified clients contact you directly — free to join.
General
How to Get Clients as a Lawyer in Dubai: A Practical Guide for Solo Practitioners
A step-by-step, budget-friendly playbook for how solo and independent lawyers in Dubai win real client enquiries — through verified directory profiles, referrals, useful content, and fast follow-up.
Banking Finance
Cheque Validity in the UAE: Expiry, Post-Dated Cheques and Stale Cheques Explained
A cheque in the UAE does not stay valid forever. Here is how long a cheque lasts, when it becomes stale, why a post-dated cheque can still be cashed early, and exactly what to do if you are holding an expired or bounced cheque.
General
Court Near Me in the UAE: Which Court Actually Handles Your Case?
Searching "court near me" in the UAE rarely finds the right courthouse. Learn how the UAE court system works — civil, criminal, personal status, labour, federal vs local, and the DIFC/ADGM courts — and how to find the correct one for your matter.
Civil Litigation
Notary Public Services in Dubai: What They Do & How to Book
A plain-language guide to notary public services in Dubai — what a notary does, which documents they attest, the difference between public and private notaries, and how to book an appointment step by step.
Civil Litigation
COC Insurance in the UAE: Certificate of Continuity Explained
A plain-language guide to COC insurance in the UAE: what a Certificate of Continuity is, when it is required, what it contains, and how claims and disputes work under UAE insurance rules.
General
How to Find a Female Lawyer (محامية) in Dubai
Some clients prefer a female lawyer for family and personal-status matters — and that choice is fully valid. Here is how to search for a محامية in Dubai, verify her licence, choose between a firm and a solo practitioner, and prepare for your first meeting.
Criminal Law
When a Financial Dispute Becomes a Criminal Case in the UAE
Most money disputes in the UAE stay civil, but deception, misused trust, forgery, or a bad-faith cheque can turn them criminal. Here is where the line sits and what to do.
Criminal Law
Detained in Dubai: Your Rights, the Process, and Bail
Arrested or held in Dubai? Here's what happens from arrest to court — your rights, the police and prosecution stages, how bail works, and how to get a licensed UAE lawyer fast.
Immigration
How to Cancel a Residence Visa in Abu Dhabi (2026 Guide)
A plain-language walkthrough of cancelling a UAE residence visa in Abu Dhabi — who starts the process, employer vs family sponsor differences, the ICP steps, documents, timelines, and the grace period after cancellation.
Family Law
Estate Distribution (Tarka) in the UAE: Sharia Shares, Wills, and the Courts
How an estate (tarka) is distributed in the UAE — the fixed Sharia shares that apply to Muslims by default, the will-based and civil route open to non-Muslims, the step-by-step process to open and settle an estate file, and the courts that supervise it.
Real Estate Property
How to Choose a Real Estate Lawyer in Dubai (Without Falling for "Best" Rankings)
There is no official "best" real estate lawyer in Dubai — UAE rules don't allow lawyers to be ranked. Here's how to shortlist a licensed property lawyer instead: what they handle, which credentials and documents to verify, the red flags to avoid, and the questions to ask in your first meeting.
General
SEO for Lawyers in the UAE: A Practical Guide for Solo & Small Firms
A practical, advocacy-compliant SEO guide for UAE solo practitioners and small law firms: local SEO, Google Business Profile, the keywords clients actually search, content, and free directory listings.
General
Lawyer Marketing in the UAE: A Practical Guide for Solo and Small Firms
A practical, compliance-first guide to lawyer marketing in the UAE — directory listings, content and search, referrals, Google Business, and social media — built for solo practitioners and small firms who want to be found and contacted directly.
Labour Employment
UAE Labour Law Working Hours and Overtime: A Practical 2026 Guide
A plain-English guide to UAE labour law working hours: the 8-hour day and 48-hour week caps, how overtime is paid, Friday and rest-day work, the Ramadan reduction, exemptions, and what to do if your overtime goes unpaid.
Dispute Resolution Arbitration
UAE Arbitration Law: A Practical 2026 Guide
How UAE arbitration law works in practice: when arbitration applies, what the arbitration agreement must contain, choosing a DIAC, DIFC or ADGM seat, enforcing awards under the New York Convention, and how arbitration compares with litigation.
Civil Litigation
Medical Negligence in the UAE: How Claims, Liability and Compensation Work in 2026
What medical negligence actually means in the UAE — what counts as a medical error, how the medical liability committee decides liability first, diya and civil compensation, the timeline, the evidence that matters, and where a lawyer fits in.
Real Estate Property
Buying Property in Dubai and Residence Visa: What a Home Purchase Actually Gets You (2026)
A property purchase can open the door to UAE residence, but only when the property and buyer meet the conditions. Here is how the 2-year investor route and the 10-year Golden Visa differ, what counts as eligible property, and how your family fits in.
Banking Finance
Debt Consolidation in the UAE: Your Legal Options in 2026
What debt consolidation means in the UAE, the bank options available, how it differs from debt settlement, what to check before signing, and when to bring in a lawyer.
Banking Finance
Dealing With Debt Collectors in the UAE: Your Rights, the Law, and What to Do
A plain-English guide to debt collectors in the UAE — your rights, what is and isn't allowed, where harassment crosses into a crime, and how lawful recovery actually works through payment orders and the courts.
Criminal Law
Abortion Law in the UAE: What Is Permitted, What Is Prohibited (2026 Guide)
Abortion in the UAE is restricted under Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 and the medical framework, with only narrow medical exceptions. Here is a neutral, factual overview of what the law permits and prohibits.
Banking Finance
Post-Dated Cheque UAE: Security Cheques, Bounce Rules, and What Changed
A plain-English guide to post-dated and security cheques in the UAE — what the 2022 reforms changed, how partial payment and direct enforcement work, and where criminal exposure still remains.
Criminal Law
Is Using a VPN Illegal in the UAE? What the Law Actually Says in 2026
Using a VPN is not a crime in the UAE — but using one to commit or conceal an offence is. Here is where Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 draws the line, and how to stay on the right side of it.
Criminal Law
How to File a Cybercrime Complaint in the UAE: Reporting Online Fraud, Defamation and Blackmail
A plain-English guide to filing a cybercrime complaint in the UAE — where to report (eCrime, Aman, the police and Public Prosecution), what evidence to keep, and what happens next for online fraud, defamation and blackmail.
Labour Employment
DIFC Employment Law vs Onshore UAE: What Actually Differs in 2026
DIFC employment runs on its own statute, its own DEWS savings scheme and its own courts. Here is how it differs from onshore UAE labour law on gratuity, notice, late-payment penalties and where you file a dispute.
Labour Employment
Labour Law for Domestic Workers in UAE: Your Rights Explained (2026)
Domestic work in the UAE has its own dedicated law — Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022. Here is who it covers and what it says about contracts, rest, leave, end of service, and disputes.
Labour Employment
Maternity Leave in the UAE: Your 2026 Guide to Days, Pay, and Protection
A plain-language guide to maternity leave in the UAE private sector — the 60-day entitlement, the 45-plus-15 pay split, eligibility, extensions, nursing breaks, dismissal protection, and how the DIFC and free zones differ.
Labour Employment
UAE Labour Law Sick Leave: Your Day Tiers, Pay, and Rights in 2026
How UAE labour law sick leave works in 2026: up to 90 days a year split into full-pay, half-pay and unpaid tiers, plus the probation rule, the 3-working-day reporting duty, dismissal limits, and how work injuries differ.
Real Estate Property
Ejari Cancellation in Dubai: How to Register, Renew, and Cancel Your Tenancy Contract (2026)
A plain-English guide to Ejari cancellation in Dubai: what Ejari is, why it matters, how to register, renew, and cancel your RERA tenancy contract, the documents required, and where disputes arise.
Real Estate Property
Title Deed Verification in Dubai: How to Check a DLD Title Deed Online (2026)
Before you pay for a Dubai property, verify the title deed against Dubai Land Department records. Here is how to check a DLD title deed online via Dubai REST, how oqood differs from a title deed for off-plan units, and the red flags that should make you stop.
Immigration
Deportation in the UAE: The Two Types, the Process, and How to Appeal
There are two kinds of deportation in the UAE — judicial (ordered by a court with a sentence) and administrative (ordered by ICP or the prosecution). Here is how each works, the grounds, the appeal and grievance routes, re-entry bans, and when to get a lawyer.
Immigration
Investor Visa Dubai: Investor, Partner, and Golden Investor Routes Explained (2026)
Investor, partner, and Golden investor visas sit on different legal footings with different validity and documents. Here is how to tell which route fits your business ownership in the UAE.
Immigration
How to Check Your Visa Cancellation Status in the UAE (2026 Guide)
Learn how to confirm your visa cancellation status in the UAE through ICP, GDRFA, and the Dubai Now app — what cancellation really means, how the grace period works, and the mistakes that lead to overstay.
Immigration
How to Check Absconding Status in UAE: Reports, Consequences, and How to Remove One
An absconding report can quietly block your visa, job, and travel in the UAE. Here is how to check your absconding status with MOHRE and ICP/GDRFA, understand the consequences, and contest or remove an unfair report.
Corporate Commercial
How to Register a Company in Dubai: A 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
A plain-English walkthrough of registering a company in Dubai in 2026 — choosing mainland or free zone, picking a legal form, reserving a trade name, getting initial approval, the MOA, and licence types.
Corporate Commercial
PDPL Compliance in the UAE: A Practical 2026 Guide for Businesses
What PDPL compliance actually requires in the UAE — lawful basis and consent, data-subject rights, breach handling, cross-border transfers, and how the federal law differs from the DIFC and ADGM regimes, with practical steps to get ready.
Corporate Commercial
Corporate Tax Registration in the UAE: Who Must Register and When
Almost every UAE business and many individuals must register for corporate tax via EmaraTax by a deadline tied to their licence-issue month. Here is who registers, how, and what late registration risks.
Corporate Commercial
Corporate Tax in UAE Explained: Who Pays, the Rates, and What's Exempt
A plain-English guide to corporate tax in UAE under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022: who pays, the 9% rate and 0% band, exempt income, free-zone qualifying income, and how it differs from VAT.
General
Law Firm vs Solo Lawyer in the UAE: How to Choose
Confused between a UAE law firm (maktab muhamah) and a solo advocate? Learn how firms are licensed, when a large firm helps, when a specialist solo is the smarter choice, and how cost and access differ.
Family Law
How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer in the UAE: A 2026 Guide
Choosing the right divorce lawyer in the UAE comes down to the correct legal track, language, clear fees, and custody experience. Here is how to decide and what to bring to the first meeting.
Immigration
UAE Grace Period After Residence Visa Cancellation (2026 Guide)
When your UAE residence visa is cancelled, a grace period lets you stay legally for a limited time. Learn how long it lasts, your three options, and how overstay fines accrue under ICP and GDRFA rules.
General
How to Hire a Lawyer in Dubai: Find, Verify and Choose | LEXAI
A practical guide to hiring a lawyer in Dubai: where to look, how to verify a UAE practising licence, the advocate vs legal consultant difference, questions for your first meeting, and what to expect on fees.
Real Estate Property
Dubai Rent Increase Rules: RERA Rent Index Explained (2026)
Your Dubai landlord can only raise rent by what the RERA rent index allows. Here is how the index works, how the slabs are triggered, the Dubai REST app workflow, and the 90-day notice rule under Decree No. 43 of 2013.
Dispute Resolution Arbitration
UAE Construction Dispute Resolution: FIDIC, DAB & Arbitration (2026)
A plain-English guide to construction dispute resolution in the UAE: the FIDIC engineer and DAB step, DIAC arbitration, court litigation, and the decennial-liability rule that affects builders and owners.
Immigration
Sponsoring Parents in the UAE: Requirements, Costs and Process (2026)
A clear 2026 guide to sponsoring parents in the UAE: who qualifies, the salary and deposit conditions, mandatory health insurance, and the residence-visa steps from start to renewal.
Labour Employment
Was the UAE Labour Ban Removed in 2022? What Actually Changed
Many UAE workers still believe changing jobs triggers an automatic six-month or one-year labour ban. Here is what the 2022 labour-law reform actually changed about work permits, NOCs and non-compete clauses.
Family Law
UAE Family Court: Jurisdiction, Process and What It Handles (2026)
A plain-English guide to the UAE family court: what it handles, the Muslim and non-Muslim tracks, the family-guidance step, jurisdiction across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and when to bring in a lawyer.
General
Online Legal Consultation in the UAE: What Works and What Doesn't
A practical guide to online legal consultation in the UAE: what works remotely, free AI legal information versus paid licensed advice, and how to confirm a lawyer is actually licensed before you share your case.
Criminal Law
Judgment in Absentia in the UAE: What It Means and How to Challenge It
A clear UAE guide to a judgment in absentia: what it is, how a court can rule without you present, and the steps — objection or appeal — to challenge it before it becomes final.
Criminal Law
WhatsApp Blackmail in the UAE: What to Do Right Now
Being blackmailed or sextorted over WhatsApp in the UAE? A calm, step-by-step triage guide — don't pay, preserve the evidence, and report to the police cybercrime channel.
General
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Dubai? 2026 Fee Guide
A clear 2026 guide to what drives lawyer cost in Dubai: fixed-fee, hourly, retainer and success-fee models, court fees as a separate cost, and how to read an engagement letter before you sign.
Immigration
Golden Visa for Teachers in Dubai: 2026 Eligibility Guide
A plain-English guide to the UAE Golden Visa for teachers and educators in Dubai: eligibility, the education-authority nomination route, documents, family sponsorship, and when to talk to an immigration lawyer.
General
Lawyer vs Legal Consultant in the UAE: The Difference and Who to Hire
A lawyer (advocate) can represent you in UAE courts; a legal consultant advises and drafts but cannot litigate. Here is the difference, the licensing rules, and who to hire for your matter.
Immigration
UAE Green Visa Eligibility 2026: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
A plain-English guide to the UAE green visa — the 5-year self-sponsored residence for skilled workers, freelancers, and investors. Eligibility, income rules, documents, and how to apply.
Real Estate Property
Dubai RERA Rental Index Explained: How Rent Increases Work (2026)
The RERA rental index is Dubai's official rent benchmark. It decides how much your landlord can legally raise your rent. Here is how it works and where to check yours.
Dispute Resolution Arbitration
When to Hire an International Arbitration Lawyer in the UAE (2026)
Wondering when to hire an international arbitration lawyer in the UAE? Learn what they do, how DIAC, ADGM, DIFC-LCIA and ICC seats differ, what drives cost, and how cross-border awards get enforced under UAE law.
Immigration
GDRFA Return Permit for Residents Outside the UAE: How to Re-Enter After 6 Months Abroad
A plain-English guide to the GDRFA return permit for UAE residents stuck outside the country past six months — who needs it, the 180-day rule, exemptions, and how to apply through GDRFA or ICP.
Family Law
Family Lawyers in Abu Dhabi: How Personal Status Cases Work (2026 Guide)
A plain-English guide to family law in Abu Dhabi — which law applies to you, how divorce, custody and maintenance cases run at the ADJD, and when a lawyer helps.
Civil Litigation
Payment Order (amr adaa) in the UAE: The Fast-Track Debt-Collection Procedure
A process-led guide to the UAE payment order (amr adaa) — the summary route for collecting a fixed, undisputed, written debt without a full trial, plus how a debtor can object.
Corporate Commercial
UAE Trademark Search: How to Check if a Brand Name Is Available (2026 Guide)
A practical guide to running a UAE trademark search before you register — where to check the Ministry of Economy register, how Nice classes work, and how to read the results.
Corporate Commercial
What an LLC Means in the UAE: Limited Liability Companies Explained
What "LLC" means in the UAE in plain English — limited liability explained, who can own one, how mainland and free-zone differ, and the shield's limits.
Criminal Law
Release on Bail in the UAE (Ekhla Sabeel): How Temporary Release Works in 2026
A plain-English guide to release on bail (ekhla sabeel) in the UAE — who decides it, what a financial or personal guarantee means, conditions, and your options if it is refused.
General
How to Find a Lawyer in Ajman: A Practical 2026 Guide
A clear, practical guide to finding a lawyer in Ajman in 2026 — how the Ajman courts work, what a lawyer can do for you, what it may cost, and how to choose the right one.
Family Law
Child Custody After Divorce in the UAE: Rights, Process, and How Decisions Are Made
A clear guide to child custody after divorce in the UAE: how custody and guardianship differ, the rules for Muslim and non-Muslim families, what courts consider, and how to apply.
Criminal Law
WhatsApp Defamation Case in Dubai: How to File or Defend One (2026 Guide)
A WhatsApp message can become a criminal defamation case in Dubai. Learn when a chat crosses the line, how to file or defend a complaint, the evidence that matters, and the likely penalties.
Criminal Law
UAE Traffic Law: Fines, Imprisonment, and When You Need a Defence Lawyer
A plain-English map of UAE traffic penalties — from fines and black points up to vehicle confiscation and imprisonment — and how to tell when a charge turns criminal.
Family Law
Nafaqa (Maintenance) in the UAE: Spousal and Child Support Explained
A neutral, process-led guide to nafaqa (maintenance) in the UAE — what spousal and child support cover, who is obliged to pay, how the personal status court decides the amount, and how to make or defend a claim.
Labour Employment
Employment Contract Termination in the UAE: Lawful Grounds and Your Rights
A plain-English guide to ending a UAE employment contract lawfully: valid grounds, employer- vs employee-initiated termination, summary dismissal, arbitrary dismissal, and what each side is owed.
Family Law
Khula Divorce in the UAE: How a Wife Ends a Muslim Marriage
A neutral, process-led guide to khula (wife-initiated divorce) in the UAE for Muslim couples — what it means, the role of the dowry, the court steps, costs, and how it differs from talaq and civil divorce.
Criminal Law
Drug Offence Charges in the UAE: Defence, Penalties & Rehabilitation
How a drug case works in the UAE — the difference between possession, personal use, and trafficking, the penalty ladder, the rehabilitation route, and deportation risk.
General
Need an Urgent Lawyer in Dubai? A 2026 Guide to Emergency Legal Help
A calm, step-by-step guide to finding an urgent lawyer in Dubai — what counts as a real legal emergency, your rights on arrest or detention, the first moves that protect you, and how to act fast.
Family Law
ADJD Will Registration in Abu Dhabi: How to Register a Non-Muslim Will
A neutral, process-led guide to ADJD will registration in Abu Dhabi for non-Muslims — eligibility, documents, the step-by-step process, fees, and how it compares to DIFC and Dubai registers.
Labour Employment
UAE Gratuity Law Explained: End-of-Service Pay Rules, Formula & Rights (2026)
A plain-English guide to UAE gratuity law: eligibility, the 21/30-day formula on basic salary, the 2-year cap, what resignation changes, and how to claim unpaid end-of-service pay.
Civil Litigation
Power of Attorney UAE: Types, Notarisation, Cost, and How to Make One
A plain-English guide to the power of attorney in the UAE — what it is, the main types, how to notarise one, attesting a POA signed abroad, and how to revoke it.
Criminal Law
UAE Black Points Appeal: Emirate-by-Emirate Process Guide (2026)
Black points accumulate on your UAE driving file and can put your licence at risk of suspension. This emirate-by-emirate guide walks through the appeal route at Dubai Police, Abu Dhabi Police, Sharjah Police, and the federal MOI traffic platform.
Family Law
Divorce Cost in the UAE 2026: Court Fees, Lawyer Fees & Total Spend
A plain-English breakdown of what a UAE divorce actually costs in 2026 — court fees, Family Guidance Committee steps, translation, expert reports, and lawyer fees — for both the Sharia personal status track and the non-Muslim civil track.
Labour Employment
Job Loss Insurance UAE: ILOE Subscription, Claim & Fines (2026 Guide)
Job loss insurance in the UAE is mandatory under the ILOE scheme. Here is who must subscribe, the two premium categories, the claim window, the monthly compensation cap, and the AED 400 non-subscription fine — with every figure linked to the official iloe.ae and MOHRE pages.
Family Law
DIFC Will Registration in 2026: Process, Eligibility & Asset Coverage
A DIFC will lets non-Muslim residents direct who inherits their UAE assets under common-law principles rather than the default Sharia-based forced-heirship regime. Here is how registration works in 2026.
Civil Litigation
UAE Commercial Debt Recovery 2026: Payment Order vs Civil Claim
A practical 2026 guide to UAE commercial debt recovery: when the fast-track payment order works, when you must file a full civil claim, and how enforcement actually unfolds in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Criminal Law
UAE Criminal Defense Lawyer: Hiring, Process & Rights Guide
A practical guide to hiring a criminal defense lawyer in the UAE: what they do, your rights under Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, how to choose counsel, and how to act fast after arrest.
Real Estate Property
Eviction Notice Template Dubai: 12-Month Notarised Notice Rule (2026)
Looking for an eviction notice template in Dubai? The law requires a 12-month notarised notice served through the Public Notary or by registered mail. Here is what the notice must contain, when you can use it, and how the Rental Dispute Centre treats it.
Family Law
Non-Muslim Will in Dubai 2026: DIFC vs Dubai Courts Register
A non-Muslim will in Dubai lets expats choose their own inheritance rules instead of defaulting to Sharia distribution. Here is how DIFC and Dubai Courts registers compare in 2026, and which one fits your assets.
Labour Employment
How to File a Labour Complaint with MOHRE: Step-by-Step UAE Guide
A practical, step-by-step guide for private-sector employees in the UAE on filing a labour complaint with MOHRE — eligibility, channels, evidence, and what happens if amicable settlement fails.
Civil Litigation
UAE Power of Attorney Attestation: Notary, MOFA & Apostille Guide
A practical guide to attesting a power of attorney in the UAE: drafting, Public Notary execution, MOFA legalisation, and apostille for overseas use.
Immigration
UAE Good Conduct Certificate: How to Get One (2026)
A clear UAE guide to the Good Conduct Certificate: eligibility, where to apply, biometrics, validity, and attestation when using the certificate abroad.
Immigration
UAE Residence Visa Fine Waiver and Grace Period (2026 Guide)
Residence visas in the UAE accrue daily fines once they expire. Some applicants qualify for a waiver during an ICP amnesty or a documented grace period — here is how to verify it.
Family Law
Sharia Will for Muslims in the UAE (2026): Drafting, Registration, Disputes
Sharia will rules for Muslims in the UAE in 2026: fixed inheritance shares, the 1/3 wasiyya, court registration, disputes, and the DIFC contrast.
Labour Employment
UAE Leave Salary Calculation 2026: Formula, Examples and Common Mistakes
Calculate UAE leave salary the right way in 2026 — the formula, three worked examples, and the four mistakes that cost employees money.
Immigration
Dubai Golden Visa 2026: Full Eligibility, Process, and Cost Guide
Dubai Golden Visa 2026: full guide to eligibility paths, the ICP and GDRFA application process, fees, family sponsorship, and when to hire a lawyer.
General
How to Choose a Law Firm in the UAE: A 2026 Decision Guide
Pick a UAE law firm by verifying the licence, the specialisation, and the written fee structure. A 2026 decision-aid guide with red flags.
Labour Employment
UAE Labour Law: Complete 2026 Guide
Federal Decree-Law 33/2021 explained — contracts, gratuity, termination, MOHRE complaints. The complete LEXAI guide to onshore UAE labour law for employees and employers.
Labour Employment
UAE Notice Period and Garden Leave: 2026 Guide
How the UAE notice period works under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 — 30-90 day range, garden-leave mechanics, gratuity and leave accrual during notice, and how far a non-compete actually reaches.
Family Law
Dubai Personal Status Court in 2026: How the Process Works
How the Dubai Courts Personal Status Court hears divorce, custody, maintenance and inheritance — including the Sharia path, the non-Muslim civil path under Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2024, mandatory family-guidance mediation and document rules.
Banking Finance
UAE Cheque Signing Laws in 2026: What Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2020 Actually Requires
UAE cheque signing laws after the 2020 amendments and 2022 reforms: dual signatures on company cheques, mandate authority, signature mismatch, partial payment and civil enforcement.
Real Estate Property
Rental Dispute Lawyer UAE 2026: Dubai RDC, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and RAK Tenancy Committees
When to engage a rental dispute lawyer in the UAE — and which emirate's committee actually hears your case. Dubai RDC, Abu Dhabi DMT Tenancy Dispute Centre, Sharjah and RAK explained, plus rent-cap, eviction and deposit disputes.
Criminal Law
Criminal lawyers in Abu Dhabi: when to hire, what they do, 2026 guide
When to hire criminal lawyers in Abu Dhabi in 2026, how Abu Dhabi Judicial Department criminal procedure differs from Dubai, prosecution stage rights, bail decisions and the route from arrest to cassation.
Labour Employment
Sharjah Labour Court 2026: Federal Court Filing, MoHRE Conciliation and Appeals
How the Sharjah labour court works in 2026 — MoHRE conciliation, filing at the Federal Court of First Instance, Arabic-language rules, expedited tracks, appeals to Sharjah and cassation in Abu Dhabi.
Civil Litigation
UAE Travel Ban Lifting in 2026: Court Application, Settlement and Removal Steps
How UAE travel ban lifting actually works in 2026 — court applications to the issuing emirate, settlement-based removal for cheque and debt cases, criminal-case lifts after acquittal, and the alimony route.
Civil Litigation
Travel Ban Check by Passport in the UAE: How to Verify and Lift One (2026)
How a travel ban check by passport number actually works in the UAE — Dubai Police app, MoI smart services, what triggers a ban (cheque bounce, civil debt, alimony arrears, criminal case), and how to dispute or lift one.
Immigration
Employment Visa Cancellation UAE: 2026 Guide for Employees
A quick summary of the points most readers come for. — what the law says, how the process works, and when a verified UAE lawyer can advise on your specific case.
Immigration
UAE Amnesty 2024 / 2025: What Happened, Who Qualified, and What Overstayers Can Do in 2026
A grounded explainer on the UAE amnesty 2024 (1 September – 31 December 2024, extended into February 2025) — who qualified, how to exit without fines or a re-entry ban, and what 2026 overstayers can still do through ICP, GDRFA and Amer.
Labour Employment
Dubai Gratuity Calculator: The Math Behind Your End-of-Service Pay (2026)
End-of-service gratuity is a lump-sum payment your employer owes you when your full-time employment in the UAE ends. It is not a bonus, not a gift, and not optional. It is a statutory entitlement set out in Article 51 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021,…
Labour Employment
Paternity Leave in UAE: 5 Paid Days, Rules & Refusals 2026
Fathers in the UAE private sector get 5 paid working days of paternity leave under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (the UAE Labour Law) Article 30. The leave covers fathers of a newborn child and must be taken within six months of the birth. Salary is paid…
Labour Employment
UAE Annual Leave Entitlements 2026: Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021
Article 29 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 — the UAE Labour Relations Law that replaced the 1980 statute on 2 February 2022 — sets the baseline annual leave entitlement at 30 calendar days for every full year of service. The count is in calendar days,…
Labour Employment
Labour Court Dubai in 2026: Filing, Conciliation, Fees and Timelines Explained
How the labour court Dubai system handles wage, termination and end-of-service claims in 2026 — from MoHRE complaint to judgment, including DIFC tribunal differences.
Civil Litigation
UAE Civil Court Evidence Rules: Documents, Witnesses & Digital Proof (2026)
What evidence actually wins civil cases in UAE courts? This guide breaks down documentary proof, witness rules, expert reports, and how electronic evidence is treated under UAE law.
Dispute Resolution Arbitration
Enforcing Foreign Arbitral Awards in the UAE: New York Convention & DIFC-ADGM Routes 2026
Foreign arbitral award in hand but assets are in Dubai or Abu Dhabi? This guide breaks down exactly how recognition and enforcement works in the UAE courts, DIFC, and ADGM in 2026.
Banking Finance
UAE Banking & Finance Law: What Businesses and Borrowers Must Know in 2026
From Central Bank licensing to loan defaults and Islamic finance structures — a practical guide to UAE banking law for businesses, investors, and individuals.
Criminal Law
UAE Criminal Defence: Your Rights When Arrested or Charged (2026)
Arrested in the UAE? Under Decree-Law 38/2022 you have the right to silence, to a lawyer, and (foreign nationals) to your consulate. Here is what to do in the first 48 hours and how the prosecution stage really works.
Real Estate Property
Dubai Tenancy Disputes: The RERA Process Explained (2026)
Eviction notice, rent jump, or deposit not returned? Dubai tenancy disputes go to the RDSC. Filing fee 3.5% of annual rent. 12-month eviction notice required. Decisions within 30 days.
Family Law
UAE Divorce for Expats: Process, Custody, and Costs (2026)
Non-Muslim expats can now divorce under UAE civil law (FDL 41/2022) — no religious court. Joint custody is the new default. Real-world costs AED 8,000–35,000.
Labour Employment
UAE Labour Termination: Notice, Just Cause & Your Rights (2026)
Your employer might be terminating you the wrong way. Here is how UAE Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021 defines notice periods, just cause under Article 44, and the remedies you actually have when it goes wrong.
Labour Employment
UAE End-of-Service Gratuity: The Verified 2026 Formula
Your employer''s gratuity number is probably wrong. Use the verified UAE Labour Law formula in Article 51 of Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021, see worked AED examples, and learn what to do if disputed.
Civil Litigation
UAE Commercial Arbitration Forum 2026: DIAC, ADGM, ICC
Lawyer-grade walkthrough of UAE commercial arbitration forums in 2026 — Decree 34 of 2021, DIAC, ADGM Arbitration Centre, ICC with UAE seat, seat-vs-venue, costs, and enforcement.
Civil Litigation
How a Civil Lawsuit Works in the UAE: Filing, Costs, and Timelines (2026)
Lawyer-grade walkthrough of UAE civil lawsuits in 2026 — three tracks, e-litigation filing, fees, evidence rules, three layers of appeal, enforcement, and the pitfalls that kill cases.
Banking Finance
UAE Cheque Bounce Law 2022: Debt Recovery in 2026
Lawyer-grade walkthrough of UAE cheque-bounce law in 2026 — the 2022 decriminalisation reform, partial-payment rule, direct execution path, criminal carve-outs, and the moves that protect a holder.
Corporate Commercial
UAE Trademark Registration 2026: Step-by-Step Guide for Founders
Lawyer-grade walkthrough of UAE trademark registration in 2026 — Ministry of Economy filing, Nice classification, examination, opposition, GCC routes, costs, and the common refusal traps.
Immigration
UAE Golden Visa 2026: Eligibility Routes, Documents, and Timelines
Lawyer-grade walkthrough of every UAE Golden Visa route in 2026 — investor, entrepreneur, talent, creative, student, humanitarian — with documents, timelines, and refusal traps.
Corporate Commercial
Mainland vs Free Zone in the UAE: Which Company Structure Wins (2026)
A practical, lawyer-grade comparison of UAE Mainland and Free Zone setups in 2026 — covering ownership, scope, costs, visas, banking, and which structure fits which business model.